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Because you describe the unit as being a cinder block wall with cork insulation and aluminum over that I gather this is a walk in freezer? If this is correct, you could remove the panels against the...

May I ask about the ignition module? From time to time, I get an intermediate issue of the appliance not heating, that originates from a small crack in a solder on the mod board. Most of the time it...

Employers and costumers are a fickled lot. I have interviewed with several and met with custumers who have asked many questions about procedure and troubleshooting etc, which I answered well. I have...

Because most places will expect you to have your EPA 608 certification before they will even let you work as an apprentise, you could consider the two day course offered at most AC supply stores as a...

Today, I worked in South Haven, Mississippi. If I was willing to live in Hackberry or Port Author, I would get almost twice what I currently make. Those who work on the coolers down there make a lot...

I love working restaurants. I had to learn the gas systems, since all I worked on in the service was electric, but it was well worth it. There is nothing more fulfilling than an executive cheif that...

This is one of those things that I picked up in the service where several units expect the suction pressure checked montly on some of the smallest units for PM's. It was surprising how few months it...

In years gone by, I made side money processing deer meat for hunters. I built two extra walls in the garage making an 8x8 room with no windows except a place to put a window unit AC(an old one). With...

You can change the water discharge valve without recovering the refrigerant. I feel as I should mention, however, that if you suspect that the system is overcharged, you need to ensure that you have...

Traulsen are worse for working on, yet overall they are a fine reach in. I actually like True. They make a fine reach in, which is easier to work on if you will be doing your own maintenance. I find...

Basically, anywhere along the Gulf Coast has a good HVAC market. Louisiana is probably easier to work in, but you have a state income tax. In Camarron Parish if your husband can work on 440v 3ph walk...

If you want to do right by a company, side work is a touchy thing. Usually if you work an in house job, side work is generally fine, yet, if you work for a service company, almost anything you do on...

If someone is going to work in HVAC, has it been your experience that laddaers are something that they can avoid? I work primarilly in refrigeration, yet I am expected to service roof top HVAC units...

The shrimp boats that I did work for on the side out of Vinton, LA didn't maintain any ice machines on board the vessels. What they did was keep a bunch of large ice machines shoreside and when they...

My first job after the service asked me a bunch of questions about procedures and a couple about troubleshooting. As many of you may recall, I prefer to use soap & water to test for leaks. When they...